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The 15 Best Thames River Cruises in London

17 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 average  ·  from $13

High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London - Where You Meet: London Eye Millennium Pier and Thames Rockets Boarding Gate One
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High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

1.High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,971 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Small-group high-speed Thames speedboat from the London Eye, glide past Big Ben and Tower Bridge, then hit up to 30 knots with music.

“Great fun speeding along the Thames. Felt safe but was still adrenalin filled. Interesting facts about buildings along the way very well narrated by Jack. Well worth the cost. My 11 year olx grand son thought it the best.”

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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise - How the routes line up with London’s top areas
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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

2.London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,834 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

See London by double-decker on three routes, hop off anytime, then add a Thames hop-on cruise. Mobile app tracking included.

“I want it understood that due to the demonstration we didn't enjoy our experience at all.. we was stuck in traffic jams for up to two hours.. In addition the noise levels outside made it difficult to follow the automatic recorded tour. This was nothing akin to my previous experiences with the company.”

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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London - The Thames view run: Parliament, the London Eye, Tate Modern, and St Paul’s
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Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River - The Thames night route: from London Eye photos to St Paul’s dome
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London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River

4.London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,772 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

London Thames dinner cruise with a 3-course meal, live music, and night views of Tower Bridge, St Paul’s, and more, from $95.

“This was a wonderful evening, great food, excellent service and best view of the city! The singer she was amazing. A not to miss experience!”

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London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise - Price and value: what $13.44 really buys
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London: Uber Boat – Single Journey River Thames Cruise

5.Uber Boat – Single Journey River Thames Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,597 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $13Best value

One-way Thames River ride with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, great views of London’s landmarks, flexible boarding, and strong value for the price.

“Wonderful trip for us and amazing we can't forget ❤️. The view of the whole ride is so pretty everyone enjoy this trip with their love ones.”

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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames - Where you board: Westminster, Waterloo, Tower, and Greenwich piers
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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

6.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,256 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Hop-on hop-off Thames river cruise with a 24-hour pass, recorded and GPS commentary, and easy access to Westminster, Tower Bridge, and Greenwich.

“I thought this was the on-off bus with a cruise option. NO. This was a boat ride only. We had a hard time figuring things out. We traveled to London for first time, had hard time figuring out how to find the pier. Asked for help many times. The information was very limited. It mentions 4 piers. By the time we figured it out, it was 5pm. We got to enjoy a nice ride and narrative. We discovered there are 5 different hop-on hop-off buses. There are a couple different hop-on cruise ships. Big city. Hard to learn in an hour or two, especially with no sleep.”

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Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal - Westminster Loop: Parliament and Big Ben Views Without the Long Walks
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Lunch River Cruise on the Thames with 2-Course Meal

Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames - Afternoon tea menu: scones, sandwiches, cakes, and unlimited hot drinks
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Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

8.Afternoon Tea River Cruise on the Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 884 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

1.5-hour Thames afternoon tea cruise from Tower Pier with unlimited tea and classic British bites, plus landmark views from big windows.

“Really relaxing way to have traditional English high tea while cruising on the Thames. The scones with the clotted cream are yummy and a good selection of sandwiches (egg, salmon, chicken and Chipotle). The sweets were also good. Lots of food for 2 pp. The service was excellent.”

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London: Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Thames Adventure - Uber Boat - The Landmarks You’ll See From the Thames (and What to Target)
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London: Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Thames Adventure – Uber Boat

9.Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Thames Adventure – Uber Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 707 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $34

Explore London by Thames Clippers with a 1-day hop-on hop-off river pass, passing Big Ben, Tower of London, and Greenwich.

“I didn’t realize when purchasing this that you have to go to one of the stations listed to cash in your vouchers. I was staying in North Greenwich which is not one of the places you can cash it in. So, I paid again and then tried to use it in Westminster for the return leg and the ticket booth was closed so you were told to go to the agent at the station who said they couldn’t help.”

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River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés - What the 2-Hour Route Really Does for Your Sightseeing Plan
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River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés

Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London - The Ride Timeline: From St Katharine Area to Tower Bridge and Beyond
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Thames High-Speed Zone Speedboat in London

London Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional Thames Cruise) - Price and value, based on how you actually tour
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London Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional Thames Cruise)

Tower of London: Guided Tour with Thames River Cruise - Meeting point and what to expect at the start
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Tower of London: Guided Tour with Thames River Cruise

13.Tower of London: Guided Tour with Thames River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 360 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Guided Tower of London tour with Crown Jewels and White Tower access, plus a flexible Thames cruise voucher for easy city views.

“Our tour of the Tower of London was spectacular, but only because of our incredible tour guide Peadar Kelly. He is knowledgeable, witty, and hysterical. It was chilly and raining throughout our tour, but Peadar made the tour so interesting that the weather didn't deter us from having an amazing time. If you decide to do this tour, make sure you request Peadar. You won't regret it!!”

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London Vintage Bus Tour Including River Thames Cruise with Optional Lunch - Meeting at Victoria Coach Station, then settling into the bus vibe
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London Vintage Bus Tour Including River Thames Cruise with Optional Lunch

14.London Vintage Bus Tour Including River Thames Cruise with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 286 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Vintage red bus sights plus a Thames cruise, with optional fish and chips lunch in central London for about four hours.

“Guide was very informative and entertaining. Had some issue finding the pick up point for bus. No sign to find where to check in. Just happened to walk by someone with clipboard.”

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Fully Flexible Thames River Cruise - What You Actually See While Gliding Past the Icons
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Fully Flexible Thames River Cruise

15.Fully Flexible Thames River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 239 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $19

A flexible Thames river cruise with big London views from Westminster to Greenwich, plus onboard commentary and a cafe bar. Easy, short, great value.

“Staff snack bar was extremely friendly. Commentary was informative with a comedic touch. Would take the trip again.”

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